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VW’s Board Backs Audi and Porsche Plans to Potentially Join Formula 1 Racing

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By Monica Raymunt

April 7, 2022 at 4:28 PM UTC

Volkswagen AG has opened the door for Audi and Porsche to pursue separate entries into Formula One racing.

Volkswagen’s supervisory and management boards are backing plans for the luxury-car brands to potentially join the competition as early as 2026, the carmaker said Thursday.